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Jack Perkins Jack Perkins Nabbing start Tuesday vs. Blue Jays
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:37 AM
Perkins is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays in Sacramento.
Analysis: Perkins was headed out of the big-league rotation after being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, but the Athletics recalled him one day later after starter J.T. Ginn (elbow) was moved to the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. He'll end up sliding into Ginn's spot in the rotation, but given his recent form along with the fact that he'll be pitching at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park, Perkins won't make for a comfortable streaming option in the majority of fantasy leagues. Prior to his brief demotion, Perkins went 1-8 with a 6.91 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 83:40 K:BB in 70.1 innings over 13 starts and three bulk-relief appearances upon moving into the Athletics rotation in early June. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Progressing in rehab
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:29 AM
Langeliers (knee) took batting practice Monday and is slated to run the bases Tuesday, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Langeliers has made steady progress in his recovery from the meniscectomy he underwent on his right knee at the end of July. The Athletics are well out of the playoff race and don't need to push the 28-year-old, but his continued buildup in rehab leaves the door open for a late-season return to the active roster. Before hitting the shelf, the catcher slashed .263/.332/.497 with 23 home runs, 51 RBI, 55 runs and two stolen bases in 93 games. |
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Carlos Cortes Carlos Cortes Pair of hits in win
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:21 AM
Cortes went 2-for-2 with an RBI in Monday's 6-5 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Cortes picked up a pair of singles, including an RBI knock in the fourth inning, before being subbed out for Denzel Clarke when lefty Brendon Little took the mound in the sixth frame. Since the All-Star break, Cortes has struggled to a .224/.271/.327 slash line with two homers, 16 RBI, seven runs and a stolen base across 36 contests. Overall, the 29-year-old is hitting .262/.329/.397 with eight homers, 39 RBI, 27 runs and two stolen bases in 109 games. |
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Denzel Clarke Denzel Clarke Out of lineup again Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 4:58 PM
Clarke is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Clarke started the first two games upon his activation from the injured list last week, but since then he's been in the lineup only once in the Athletics' last five contests. Henry Bolte is in center field Monday, and it seems Clarke is pegged for a secondary role down the stretch. |
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Henry Bolte Henry Bolte Swipes bag Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:31 PM
Bolte went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Mariners.
Analysis: Bolte's single was the Athletics' lone hit of the game, and even the steal wasn't enough to manufacture a run. He has hit safely in 10 of his last 14 games, going 19-for-59 (.322) over that span. The rookie outfielder is batting .274 with a .738 OPS, eight home runs, 16 steals, 31 RBI, 43 runs scored, 13 doubles and one triple over 101 contests this season. |
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Gage Jump Gage Jump Fans seven in loss
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:28 PM
Jump (6-10) allowed two runs on six hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over four innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Sunday.
Analysis: Jump wasn't particularly efficient, needing 82 pitches (60 strikes) to get through his four frames. He's fallen short of the five-inning mark in four of his last seven outings, giving up 27 runs over 33.2 innings with a 38:20 K:BB in that span. The 23-year-old southpaw is at a 5.12 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 106:45 K:BB through 96.2 innings over 19 starts in the majors this year. He has totaled 134.2 innings between the majors and Triple-A in 2026, up from 111.2 frames between Double-A and High-A in 2025, so there may be some intent from the Athletics to keep his outings short. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at home in a rematch with the Mariners. |
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Tommy White Tommy White Not yet ready to start
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:42 PM
White (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: White hasn't played since the Athletics' 8-5 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday, when he exited in the second inning due to lower-back tightness. The Athletics' resistance to move White to the injured list suggests that he's still being viewed as day-to-day, though it's unclear if he's realistic candidate to make a pinch-hitting appearance Sunday. White's ongoing absence will continue to open up extra playing time for Alika Williams, who will stick in the starting nine for a sixth straight contest. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:35 PM
Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Heim started the past six games and will receive Sunday off after going 6-for-25 (.240 average) with two doubles and a solo homer during that stretch. Brian Serven will step in behind the plate and bat ninth in the series finale at Seattle. |
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Denzel Clarke Denzel Clarke Not starting Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 2:31 PM
Clarke is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Clarke went 0-for-4 in Saturday's contest and will hit the bench Sunday for the third time in six games since coming off the injured list Tuesday. Henry Bolte will shift to center field while Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler start in left and right, respectively. |
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Jack Perkins Jack Perkins Makes quick return to big-league club
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 7:52 PM
The Athletics recalled Perkins from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Perkins had just been optioned Friday, but he's back with the A's one day later as a result of J.T. Ginn (elbow) being placed on the 15-day injured list. Perkins may jump back into the team's rotation after starting in 13 of his first 33 appearances this season. The right-hander has a poor 6.50 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 98.1 innings on the campaign, but he's been a little bit better of late and has logged a 2.70 ERA despite a 1.62 WHIP and 22:15 K:BB across his past four outings spanning 16.2 frames. |
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J.T. Ginn J.T. Ginn Lands on 15-day IL
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 7:43 PM
The Athletics placed Ginn on the 15-day injured list Saturday due a right elbow impingement.
Analysis: Ginn last pitched Aug. 26 and had his following start scratched due to what was initially described as fatigue and soreness. The A's provided more clarity about the injury Saturday, and Ginn's move to the IL means he's not eligible to return until Sept. 20. Given the nature of the injury and the fact the A's aren't in playoff contention, it's possible that Ginn's 2026 campaign has come to an end, but the team is "leaving the door open" for him to make one more start this season, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. |
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Kade Morris Kade Morris Relegated to Triple-A
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 4:55 PM
The Athletics optioned Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Morris will be jettisoned off the big-league roster after giving up five earned runs in just 2.2 innings during his start Friday against Seattle. Seth Johnson will come up from Triple-A to add depth to the Athletics' bullpen while the team sorts out its rotation plans. |
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Seth Johnson Seth Johnson Recalled from Vegas
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 4:53 PM
The Athletics recalled Johnson from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Johnson carries a hefty 7.29 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through 21 innings in the majors this season, but he'll rejoin the Athletics' bullpen after giving up just one run in 5.1 Triple-A innings since being sent down to Vegas on Aug. 19. Kade Morris was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Brady Basso Brady Basso Picks up first win
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:13 AM
Basso (1-2) earned the win in Friday's 7-6 victory over Seattle. He allowed three hits and a walk with no strikeouts over three scoreless innings of relief.
Analysis: After starter Kade Morris struggled across 2.2 innings, Basso stepped up and twirled three scoreless frames to pick up his first win of the campaign. The southpaw has shuttled between Triple-A Las Vegas and the big leagues throughout 2026, posting a 4.32 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 33.1 innings with the Athletics. |
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J.T. Ginn J.T. Ginn May be done for season
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 10:01 PM
Ginn (undisclosed) has made minimal progress and may not pitch again this season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The A's pushed Ginn back from his most recent start and will send him to see an orthopedist Saturday to get a better read on the right-hander's condition. So far, the team has not provided specifics beyond fatigue and soreness. Ginn has not yet been placed on the injured list, but it sounds like that could happen in the coming days. |
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Tommy White Tommy White Could be available off bench Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:42 PM
White (back) has made good progress in his recovery and is potentially available off the bench for Friday's game against the Mariners, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The rookie infielder has been battling a sore back and the A's held him out of baseball activities entirely for a couple days to give him time to heal up. It would seem those days off had the desired effect, though it's still uncertain when White may return to the starting lineup. After a hot start upon his promotion to the majors, White has limped to a .530 OPS across his last 30 games. |
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Joey Estes Joey Estes Recalled to majors
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 7:25 PM
The Athletics recalled Estes from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Estes has mostly struggled in the harsh pitching conditions of the Pacific Coast League this season, posting a 6.88 ERA and 1.64 WHIP over 86.1 innings with Las Vegas. He has worked exclusively as a starter this year, and while he figures to be available out of the bullpen immediately upon his return to the majors, Estes could make a start next week in place of Jack Perkins, who was sent down in a corresponding move. |
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Jack Perkins Jack Perkins Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 7:18 PM
The Athletics optioned Perkins to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Perkins labored Thursday in Seattle, handing out five free passes and also hitting a batter, leading to three earned runs allowed over as many innings. The right-hander now sits with a 6.50 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 98.1 innings spanning 33 appearances (13 starts) in the majors this season. Joey Estes replaces Perkins on the active roster and will be a candidate to replace him in the rotation as well beginning next week. |
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Kade Morris Kade Morris Chosen to start Friday's contest
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:40 AM
The Athletics list Morris as their starting pitcher for Friday's contest in Seattle.
Analysis: Morris will be making his second start for the Athletics, after he was bludgeoned for nine runs over four-plus innings versus the Astros in his major-league debut in June. All four of his appearances with the Athletics since then have been in relief, with the last one coming Saturday, when he yielded one run while throwing 35 pitches in two innings against the Orioles. Morris isn't stretched out enough to handle a full workload, so the Athletics will need several innings from their bullpen Friday. |
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Scott Blewett Scott Blewett Picks up first win
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:29 AM
Blewett (1-0) earned the win in Thursday's 7-4 victory over the Mariners. He allowed two hits and no walks while striking out four over two scoreless innings.
Analysis: With starter Jack Perkins lasting just three innings, Blewett entered in the fourth frame and delivered two scoreless innings, becoming the pitcher of record when the A's took the lead for good in the top of the fifth. Since being designated for assignment and traded by the Cardinals in late July, the right-hander has posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 23.1 innings with the Athletics. |
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